We've been collaborating with artists around the world on a pretty neat new project,
a line of skateboards. These skateboards will all feature original artwork designed
specifically for these decks. They are meant to be used both by actual skateboarders and as pieces of art to hang on your wall (which is what I do).
The first design is by
Bosshi, the author of:
Peachy-Butt Girls, A Body for Play, and
Bosshi's XXX Mix.
Buy Bosshi x FAKKU Skateboard
Original Sketch
For Bosshi's skateboard he had an idea in his head from the start and honestly he knocked it out of the park. He wanted a traditional looking Japanese board with a girl wielding a sword. Here's the initial concept sketch:
Finished Design
The final design after the sketch was approved, really a beautiful image all by itself. The background is meant to look like traditional Japanese woodwork.
Bonus
We brought Bosshi to Anime Expo 2015 as a guest of honor, we had these skateboards with us and he signed a bunch for his fans! There were only 20 signed skateboards available and they sold out quick. Fortunately, I was able to abuse my power and get my hands on one.
This skateboard was also featured as a mail-in prize for the November 2015 Japanese issue of Comic Kairakuten! Not sure if the readers full understand what the "FAKKU" means though... Japanese versions of our Bosshi shirts were also available as prizes.